Registered No 1104079
KONGLESE CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION ( CHARITY REGISTERED)
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 -2025
KONGOLESE CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION
Year Ended 31% March 2025
Registered Charity Number: 1104079
Principal address: 9 ElstreeGardens London N9 8QY
Trustees and Committee Members: Mr Muanda Malonda (Chair) Mr Eugene Khonde (Vice/Chair) Mr Mongay Lek-Lek Bapindikwa (General Secretary) Miss Christevie Phemba Ngoma (Vice/ General Secretary) Mr Ruben Landu Treasurer) Mrs Phemba Antoinette Ngoma (Vice/Treasurer) Mr Yila Masiala (Adviser)
Governing document
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution.
Bankers: HSBC Edmonton Branch London N9
Independent Examiner and Accountant:
TACTS Accountant Chartered Certified Accountant 61 Fountains Crescent London, N14 6BD
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KONGOLESE CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
FOR YEAR ENDED 315" MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Pages 4-6. Trustees Report
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Independent Examiners Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
10. Notes to the Accounts
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KCA Annual Report 2024 — 2025
Introduction
Kongolese Children’s Association's trustees are pleased to present their annual report for the year ended 31° March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005) (Accounting Standards Charities Act 2011).
Kongolese Children’s Association is a registered charity whose mission is to assist Kongolese and other black and ethnic minority living in UK to fulfil their potential and play an active role in the society.
Trustees and their responsibilities
Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.
Charitable Objects
Kongolese Children’s Association exists to promote the benefit of people of African descent, in particular but not exclusively from the Kongo by: -
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Governance, Structure and e The provision of and assistance in
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| Management finding access to education and training,
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Kongolese Children’s Association is a ° The relief of Poverty, registered charity since 1* June 2004. The ° une provision of information, charity is governed by its constitution. advice and advocacy in matters Trust inted inted such as welfare, housing, health, FUSIEgS afe appolbied oF appoints immigration, asylum, translation
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annually at the Annual General Meeting. and interpretation as well as other Appointment and retirement of trustees is support as deemed necessary by in accordance with the constitution. All the trustees, trustees give their time voluntarily and e The provision of facilities for received no benefits from the charity. recreation nl other leisure time occupation with the object of
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The overall management of finance is the improving the conditions of life of responsibility of all the Trustees acting on those persons who have need the recommendations of the Chairman, youth, age infralty or dloablomenit the Treasurer and the advice of the Cofinancial hardship or social , ordinator. The Trustees form the economic circumstances. Management Committee who meets regularly to oversee the running of the organisation.
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Chair's Statement
Welcome to this year’s Annual Report
It is a real privilege for me to continue working with members of our community for the betterment of our children, young people and their families.
| have been delighted to see how the Charity has continued to promote the welfare of Kongolese and other black and ethnic minority in London, particularly in Enfield, so that they fulfil their potential and play an active role in the society.
The 2024 -2025 year has been marked by the training of Childminders and ESOL. In top of that, the charity has continued to deliver its objectives: Supplementary School Activities, One-to-One Tutoring, opportunities for volunteering, advice and provision of infosmation, Job search and work placement, Customer service and Security training. A lot of support was given to members in term of referral for higher education. The Community fund’ recreational project ‘Bringing Smile to North London Kongolese Elders was the most renovative and interesting project that wil) stay for ever in the mind of our elders. A big concert with almost 500 participants marked the end of our Rumba project funded by Lottery Heritage. Thank you for the grant from Trust for London, City of London and London Borough of Enfield that have helped the KCA to support thousands of people for this year 2024 — 2025.
In conclusion, | would like to pay tribute to all the Trustees, volunteers and staff who have been involved with the work of the Charity. Their commitment, dedication and skills have enabled the Charity to deliver its objectives effectively and efficiently.
Thank you to all our members for their enormous financia! contribution during this financial year
Mr Muanda Maionda
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Overview of Achievements
What we have achieved this year Saturday School We have continued with the one-to-one sessions for our Saturday school for young people aged between 6 and 17 years old.
Learning Activities included National Curriculum Subject (English, Maths and Science). However due the shortage of the volunteers, we were not able to deliver Mother Tongue Classes (Lingala and French), and Cultural Classes (Congo History).
The school has directly supported this year 43 children and young people in Total. Based on the school reports, in-house quizzes, personal observations, comments and feedback, we can proudly report that our work has contributed to raising the participant's achievements,
We will continue to work with the schools, parents and children to raise the children’s achievements. Parents-School Liaison
The Parent-School Liaising Project aims to encourage parents to take part into their children’s education and improve the relationship between schools and families. We have dealt with 14 cases this year. Opportunity for Volunteering
We have continued to provide opportunities for self-improvement through volunteering. We have had 28 active volunteers in total.
Many of the people who have volunteered with us have truly developed their skills, especially confidence and communication.
Advice and Provision of Information
The grant from Trust for London have helped consistently by employing a qualified adviser to assist professionally members of the community with vital information as well as advice on various issues such as: Housing, Work and Employment, Job Search, Course to Choose at College or University, Cultural Issues, Family problems, Translation and Interpretation and Referral for immigration issues.
Just a little help can make a big difference (LHBG)
LHBG (Little Help = Big Difference) is our innovative project that aims to matching every little surplus to the very basic need of many other children and young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This year again, we have been able to ship schoo! supplies, including:
Pens, Pencils, Rulers, Maps, Timetables, Notebooks and rubbers. These items have benefited 62 children aged between 6 and 15 years old in Kinshasa, DRC. We have done ouir best, to allocate these items to the most needed, especially those who are orphans. We will continue to do our best to help where possible many of these children and young people for whom just a little help can makea big difference. We are now working in partnership with registered Charities that are operating in D R Congo. £395 were spent for project overseas in D R Congo. Childminding Training 54 people have received their certificates for child-minding Bringing Smile to North London Kongolese Elders’ 38 elders have enjoyed the project.
The Rumba: Protecting Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity!
This project ended in the most successful way with 46 volunteers mainly young people and 1000 of people who have learned the Rumba by the exhibition in the Edmonton Museum and have danced it at the Broadwater farm.
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Mr Barthe Ngoma
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Kongolese Children’s Association
| report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31% March 2025, which are set out on pages8 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 16/07/2025
Tacts Accountant
Chartered Certified Accountant
TACTS Accountant, 61 Fountains Crescent, London, N14 6BD
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KONGOLESE CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION
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|INCOME|AND|EXPENDITURE|FOR THE YEAR|ENDING|31ST|MARCH|2025|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Funds|Funds|
|Funds|Funds|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|INCOMING|RESOURCES|
|Donations|10,000|-|10,000|2,850|
|Income from|charitable|
|activities:|
|National|Lottery|Community|Fund|-|-|-|10,000|
|Trust|For|London|-|28,600|28,600|22,000|
|Big|Lottery|Heritage|Fund|-|7,383|7,383|66,456|
|London|Borough|of|Enfield|1,500|7|1,500|1,500|
|City|of London|-|15,000|15,000|15,000|
|Income from|Services|8,849|-|8,849|2,567|
|TOTAL|INCOMING|RESOURCES|20,349|50,983|71,332|120,373|
|RESOUCES|EXPENDED|
|Expenditure|in|raising|funds|2,500|-|2,500|1,000|
|Charitable|Expenditure:|
|After School|Sessions|costs|2,869|2,309|5,178|1,200|
|Staff and|Sessional|Workers|3,501|39,066|42,567|45,534|
|Equipment|-|-|:|2,888|
|Volunteer expenses|2,332|9,401|11,733|8,775|
|Training,|Quality|and|Job|Sup.|-|3,027|3,027|6,910|
|Activities|and|workshops|-|15,073|15,073|6,442|
|Rent and|Room|Hire|3,490|1,835|5,325|8,397|
|Youth|Specific|activities|2,638|6,231|8,869|1,000|
|Office|and|running|expenses|-|1,005|1,005|698|
|Insurance|-|359|359|-|
|Professional|fees|1,935|1,935|950|
|Refreshments|and|meetings|601|2,105|2,706|5,359|
|Publicity|-|1,670|1,670|1,730|
|TOTAL RESOUCES EXPENDED|17,931|84,016|101,947|90,883|
|Net|incomings/(outgoings)|
|resources|2,418|-33,033|—-30,615|29,490|
|Balance|Brought|Forward|-|40,029|40,029|10,539|
|TOTAL FUNDS AT|31|MAR 2025|2,418|6,996|9,414|40,029|
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KONGOLESE CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
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| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible assets | - | - | |
| Current Assets: | |||
| Cash at Bank and In Hand | 10,004 | 40,619 | |
| Current Liabilities: | |||
| Creditors: | |||
| Amount falling due within one year | (10) | 590 | 590 |
| NetAssets | 9,414 | 40,029 | |
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| Unrestricted Fund | 2,418 | - | |
| Restricted Fund | 6,996 | 40,029 | |
| TotalFunds | 9,414 | 40,029 |
(The notes form part of this account)
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 16/07/2025 and signed on their behalf by: -
Chairperson Mr Muanda Malonda
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KONGOLESE CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION Year Ended 31% March 2025
Notes to the accounts
1. Accounting Basis
These accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis, with all revenue and expenses shown on a cash basis. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” and applicable legislations.
2 Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the organisation is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
3. Resource Expendable
All expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis and has been included under expenses categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
4. Taxation
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No provision has been made for the taxation of the Charity's Income as it qualifies for the tax exemptions: available to charities.
5.Support and Governance Cost
Allocation of support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs, finance, personnel, and governance costs which support the Charity activities. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out below.
| General Support | General Support | General Support | Governance | Total | Total | |
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| Office& Running Expenses insurance |
1,005 - |
- 359 |
1,005 359 |
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| Rent Professionalfees |
1,500 1,345 |
- 590 |
1,500 1935 |
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| 6.Analysisof RestrictedFund | 3,850 | 949 | 4,799 | |||
| Balance as at 1st April |
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Balanceas at31st |
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| Restricted Fund | 2024 | year | year | March | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Trust For London | 4,746 | 28,600 | 28,484 | 4,862 | ||
| City ofLondon | 6,425 | 15,000 | 19,291 | 2,134 | ||
| Big Lottery Heritage Fund | 21,432 | 7,383 | 28,815 | - | ||
| National Lottery Community Fund | 7,426 | - | 7,426 | : | ||
| TotalFunds | 40,029 | 50,983 | 84,016 | 6,996 |
6. Analysis of Restricted Fund
*Purpose of Funds is to support educational, employability and info advice & guidance activities.
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7. Staff Costs
The total Staff Costs on payroll for the year was £40,215 (£45,534 in 2023-2024) including Tax and N.I.C for 4 part-time staff (5 part-time staff in 2023-2024).
None of the employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the year or the previous year.
Trustees are not remunerated.
8. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total | |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 1st April 2024 | - | 40,029 | 40,029 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) fortheyear | 2,418 | (33,033) | (30,615) |
| At 31st March 2025 | 2,418 | 6,996 | 9,414 |
| 9. NetAssets Between Funds | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | - | - | - |
| CurrentAssets | 10,004 | - | 10,004 |
| Current Liabilities | 590 | - | 590 |
| NetAssets as at 31st Mar2025 | 9,414 | - | 9,414 |
| 10. Creditors and Accruals | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Professional Fees | 590 | 590 | |
| 590 | 590 |
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